Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Looking for a role where your degree can open doors to a wide range of career paths? This Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity offers hands-on experience working with children and young people, helping you develop the skills and insight needed for a future in education, psychology, social care, youth work, or healthcare to name just a few.

The role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils in the classroom, working alongside teachers and specialist staff. Your role will involve providing individual and small group support, helping pupils to engage with learning, and encouraging their confidence and independence. No two days are the same, and every day you will see the positive impact of your work.

Who we're looking for

This role suits graduates from a wide range of disciplines. Degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Work, Health and Social Care, Early Childhood Studies, and related subjects are especially relevant, but graduates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. What matters most is your ability to communicate well, work as part of a team, and show empathy and resilience.

The school

The school is a welcoming and supportive environment where staff work together to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. You'll be joining a collaborative team who will guide and encourage you as you grow in confidence and skill.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm, with both full-time and part-time roles available.

Why this role is an excellent opportunity

Gain first-hand experience with children and young people that is valued across multiple professions. Develop transferable skills in communication, behaviour management, teamwork, and problem-solving. A supportive working environment where you can learn from experienced professionals. Competitive pay and regular working hours without evenings or weekends. A stepping stone into careers such as teaching, psychology, youth work, social work, or healthcare.
Your next step

This role offers the chance to use your degree in a meaningful way while shaping your future career. Whether you see yourself in education, psychology, social care, or another people-focused profession, the experience gained here will prove invaluable.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm

Pay: 14.00-16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person